Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Launched March 2010
- Replacement is Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the 645D (40MP) and the K-1 (36MP) is very close but the 645D (Medium format) and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 645D was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 645D scores vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax K-1
645D | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax 645D
K-1 | 645D | |||
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Released | February 2016 | March 2010 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax K-1
645D | K-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax 645D comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Look at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 645D versus the K-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and K-1 is 50 and 55 respectively.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and K-1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 645D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Pentax 645D | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax 645D | Pentax K-1 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-03-10 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7264 x 5440 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 6 | 151 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1480g (3.26 lbs) | 1010g (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 760 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $4,000 | $1,499 |